Uniform items issued to Quentin Clifford BINKS V245016 & VX114178 2nd AIF. Refer Cat No 1835 for his service history. The shirt was added to make up a display uniform..1) Jacket, Service Dress, khaki, winter with 2 x Australia shoulder badges, 2 x Rising Sun lapel badges, 4 x Lieut badges (two on each shoulder), 2 x Service Ribbons WW2, 4 x Colour patches two on each shoulder, 2 oval, purple with grey surround, 2 rectangular same colours, metal buttons, waist belt, 4 pockets. .2) Trousers, Service Dress, khaki, winter, plastic buttons, 3 pockets. .3) Shirt, polyester, light khaki, long sleeves, 2 pockets. .4) Tie, khaki with tie clip to fit shirt collar..1) “Wardop, my Tailors of Melbourne, Collingwood and Geelong, for all men’s wear” .2) Same as .1) but with in ink “Lieut BinksJuly 1942” .3) “A.G.C.F. 1981 D & D uniforms army, service dress winter

One of a collection of 56 knitting pattern books donated by Mrs Hilma Carruthers. These books had been used by Mrs Carruthers, her mother and her two daughters. This book was produced by Coats Patons and contains knitting patterns for baby clothes.No. 617 / AZALEA . BABY WOOL . SWIFTAKNIT / NIMBLA . PATONYLE 3-PLY AND 4-PLY / No. 617 / Patons / KNITTING BOOK 617 / BABIES' WEAR / up to 18 months / 2'-handicrafts - history knitting, coats patons (australia) limited patons and baldwins (australia) ltd, handicrafts - history, knitting

This book was owned by the late Dr Elizabeth Kerr and was donated to the Museum by the executor of her estate, Margaret Cameron. It was produced by Patons and Baldwins and contains knitting patterns for baby clothes.Patons / No. 499 / KNITTING BOOK / No. / 499 / Babies' Wear / In PATONS SWIFTAKNIT and / PATONS PATONYLE, 3-Ply (Lilac Label) / With a Shawl in PATONS NIMBLA / P&B / WOOLS / 1'6knitting handicrafts - history, patons and baldwins (australia) ltd, knitting, handicrafts - history

Joyce Hayward was awarded the British Empire Medal in 1981 for services to the arts in Warrnambool. The British Empire Medal was instituted in 1917 as part of the Order of the British Empire and in 1922 became a separate award known as the British Empire Medal. Joyce Hayward came with her husband Cyril to Warrnambool from England in 1955. For 30 years they were the dominant figures in the performing arts organizations in Warrnambool. Joyce Hayward was the Director of the Warrnambool Theatre Company from 1955 to 1985 and directed more than 80 plays and musicals. She founded the Warrnambool Calisthenics Club, helped develop the Holiday Actors organization and was a key figure in the revival of the Warrnambool Arts Council in the 1970s. She was a Life Member of the Warrnambool Theatre Company. She also helped establish the Performing Arts Centre in Warrnambool. She received the Warrnambool City Council Citizenship Award in 1970.It is a significant honour to be awarded a British Empire Medal and the acquisition by the Warrnambool and District Historical Society of the medal awarded to Joyce Hayward is of considerable importance. It is a rare item.This is a silver medal with a bar attached and clip at the back for the wearer and a red corded ribbon in a bow form on the silver attachment at the top. There is also a separate piece of red ribbon. The medal box is red leather material and lined with cream silk and velvet. Side one: E11R, Instituted by King George V., 4 armorial images, crown Side Two: For God and the Empire, For Meritorious Service, image (possibly Britannia) and a sun british empire medal, joyce hayward

This apron is similar to aprons were made for use during war times, perhaps with Red Cross. It was donated along with other well kept items of women's clothing. The clothing once belonged to members of a family who migrated from Faversham, Kent, England to Sydney, Australia in the late 19th - early 20th century and was passed down through the family. The items have been worn and have also been well cared for.This object is significant as an example of an item in common use in the 19th and early 20th centuries.Apron, ladies size, plain, heavy cotton. Full length apron with bodice, shoulder straps and a button closure at waist. Skirt has five panels. There is a small pocket on wearer's right side, inserted into seams. Ca.1900's.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, ladies garments 19th century, cotton garments 19th century, apron late early 1900’s, ladies work apron, domestic service, domestic clothing, ladies’ clothing, hospitality clothing, hospitality service

The purpose of the annual Port Melbourne Holy Trinity Church Queen and King competition was to raise Parish funds. The ceremony held on Saturday 28th November 1931 was to Crown Miss Dulcie SMITH as the Carnival queen. As Queen of the Sunday School, she gained the most votes. On the church tower each day leading to the crowning a coloured flag was flown representing the group which was currently leading in the voting. the flying of the orange flag announced Dulcie's win. Back row from L to R - Valda SMITH, Keitha (Treasure) ALLISON, -?- , Dulcie SMITH, -?- , -?- , Edith DURSTAN. Front row from L to R - Albert SMITH, Bill RACHINGER.Mounted on yellow card, the sepia photograph shows seven female figures in long dresses and hats. The central figure holding a large fan wears an elaborate headdress and has a long train. In front are two young boys in fancy dress.religion - anglican (holy trinity), port melbourne holy trinity church king & queen carnival, celebrations fetes and exhibitions, dulcie smith, valda smith, keitha (treasure) allison, albert smith, edith durstan, bill rachinger

Original paper issue of 8 pages from The Weekly Times, Magazine Section, for Saturday, July 30, 1932. Front cover features "What Shall We Wear?" with illustrations of women's clothing, advertising paper patterns available for purchase.newspapers, clothing, women's clothing, fashion

Original paper issue of 4 pages from The Weekly Times, Magazine Section, for Saturday, October 1, 1932. Front cover features "What Shall We Wear?" with illustrations of women's clothing, advertising paper patterns available for purchase.newspaper, clothing, women's clothing, fashion

Colour photograph of Bill Montague (in the hat) riding a red tractor with his children Greg, Ray and Rosalie at Narre Warren North orchard. One of the boys wears a red and white striped shirt, whilst the other is shielding his eyes.

Digital Image of MMTB tram W3 661, at the Carnegie Terminus on a special tour. In the background is a Foodland store, Bundy clock, telephone box and a numerous travellers. Has an advertisement for Proofkote (rain wear protection?) Photo by Dave Macartney 1964.trams, tramways, w3 class, carnegie, tours, bundy clock, tram 661

The Henty family and their descendants were notable settlers in Australia, initially in Western Australia, then in Launceston and finally in Victoria. While most family members settled in Victoria from 1834, others remained in England and in Tasmania. The identity of the woman in this mid 19th studio portrait is as yet unidentified. The tintype was purchased by the Society as part of a small collection of Henty memorabilia and portraits from the owner of Moorabool Antiques, Geelong in 2021, which had in turn acquired the item from the estate of Dennis Alston of Alston's Antiques in Hamilton, Victoria.Members of the extended Henty family were notable British settlers of southeastern and southwestern Australia. The connection to Kew (Vic.) is that members of the Henty family owned important mansions in Kew in the 19th century. Stephen George Henty's family lived at 'Findon', and Francis Henty of 'Merino Downs' in the Western District lived in his final years at 'Field Place', Kew. Numerous members of the Henty family are buried in the Boroondara General Cemetery.Small tintype of a female member of the Henty family. The hand-tinted close-up studio image is of an unidentified member of the family. The sitter's hair is parted in the middle as was typical of the period. She wears a dark dress with a white collar and a cameo at the throat.henty family, australia - early settlers, tintypes

Novels by eminent hands. Jeam's Diary. Adventures of Major Gahagan. A Legend of the Rhine. Rebecca and Rowena. The History of the next French Revolution. Cox's Diary. Short stories by W.M. Thackaray.Green cloth-covered hardcover book with gold decoration to front, spine and rear. Faded and marked spine, wear to cover edges and top & bottom of spine. Moderate foxing to pages. Rear cover detaching. 448 pp. Fair condition.P.1 '341', crossed out. Kilmore Mechanics Institute stamp. Title page '29'.adult fiction, kilmore mechanics institute library.

A survey and classification of the Statute Law, case law, procedure and practice applicable to Police Magistrates, Coroners, Justices of the Peace and special magistrates, and to Courts of Petty Sessions, Courts of general sessions, Coroner's Courts and Children's Courts.Grey-green cloth-bound hardcover book, faded spine and front cover, wear at corners. Minor insect damage inside front & back cover & flyleaves. Foxing back & front flyleaves. Structurally sound condition. 723 pp.Pencil inscription inside front cover, 'Received 16/10/24'.victorian, magistrate, kilmore court house library

160 p. : red cover, section of original dust jacket pasted to front, with image of a woman dressed in evening wear looking behind her to a man wearing a suit and carrying a hat and overcoat, who has just entered the room.fictionmelody chase, fiction, romance

Tilly Aston and her live-in companion Miss Lawson. The two stand in a garden, probably in a backyard, and appear relaxed. Miss Lawson wears a patterned jacket with a white high collar blouse, whilst Miss Aston wears a high white collar under-blouse over a dark jacket with a pin on the front.B/W photograph in various shades of two older woman standing in a gardentilly aston, miss lawson

Advertisement for Main Street Fashions, women's and children's wear, Main Street, Greensborough 1964Digital copy of newspaper advertisement.main street fashions, main street greensborough

This set of decorative buttons is a replica of buttons that would decorate formal wear in the Victorian era.This set of buttons is representative of buttons work on garments int he Victorian era.Set of six round, clear, diamond-like buttons with gold coloured base and shanks. flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, buttons, set of buttons, diamond look buttons, clothing buttons, accessories, fashion

From a Melbourne Cable Car Trailer, built by the Melbourne Tramway and Omnibus Co. circa 1885. It is cast in 2 halves and then the 2 pieces forged together. It is a poor example due to a poor sand system employed. Lack of wear markings suggests this item had not been extensively used or subject to extensive wear.Example of cable car suspension componentsCast item, two halves welded together and painted.ballarat, ballarat tramways, cable car, horse tram

The stays were used as stiffening and for support in foundation wear and bodices in women's dresses (and waist bands).7 stays encassed in cotton with blue herringbone stitching used to fasten off each end. The stays are bundled together with white cotton thread.corsetry, foundation garments, fashion, clothing and dress, haberdashery, costume accessories, george evans collection

All tramway platform crew were issued with a cap and were expected to wear it at all times. Demonstrates uniform cap manufacture.SEC Motorman/Drivers/Conductors cap - green cloth exterior, grey cotton interior lining, brown leather internal hat band, black cotton hat band on exterior with a plastic band at the front half of the cap terminating in two small SEC metal buttons on either side, black plastic beak. Sewn on the inside is a label "Commonwealth Government Clothing Factories Melbourne" and stamped "6 3/8".btm, ballarat tramway museum, conductors, conductors hat, uniforms, sec, conductors cap, motormen, drivers

An older woman sits on an outdoor chair, smiling to camera. She wears a cardigan and a floral dress.1 B/W photographs of older female sitting outsideassociation for the blind, elanora home (brighton)

Ammunition pouches on belt to wear either as a bandolier or as a waist belt on which to carry rifle ammunitionAs manufactured by Holden and FrostLeather belt 70mm wide with 9 pouches riveted onto it. At each end belt reduces to 35mm with a buckle on end, other end holed to allow the ends to be joinedHolden and Frost Adelaide B.26/LH / 47military, ammunition belt, bandolier

Ammunition pouches on a leather belt to wear either as a bandolier or on waist as a belt to carry rifle ammunition.As manufactured by Holden and Frost AdelaideLeather belt 70mm wide with 9 pouches riveted onto it. At each end of belt reduces to 35 mm which allows the belt to be buckled togetherHolden and Frost Adelaide B.26=LH=47military, ammunition belt, bandolier

- Worn at wedding day, May 1967 - Purchased on wearer's mother's account at Buckley & Nunn, Melbourne.- Black woollen trousers and jacket - Black ribbon trim on side seams - pleated waistline - cotton pocket - silk lapels (plain) Size 36 (men's) Garment has been altered See NA5570 (white formal shirt) NA5575 (Bow Tie) and NA5576 (Cummerbund) 'The Buckleigh" - exclusive to Buckley's & Nunnclothing, formal wear, men

Items relate to Benjamin Thomas Roy Chadd No's 10594, VX20311, 1st and 2nd AIF. Refer Cat No 2039 for service history also 2034P..1) Returned sailors & soldiers Imperial League of Australia certificate stating B Chadd Reg No 10594 is a member & is entitled to wear badge No 67353. This document was found inside wallet. Pink paper, details in pencil. .2) Black, plasticised wallet.On flap wallet “The Aussie Wallet, Christmas wishes from Australian YMCA 1918'documents-certificates, personal effects, wallet, certificates

A tank crew gas mask as issued by the United States of America army during World War 2. When correctly worn by the wearer there is a tube fitting at the rear of the head which was connected to a length of flexible hose to receive a fresh air supply.

This fine white unglazed porcelain figurine is one of six donated together. The bisque material was easy to carve and allowed fine detail. Figurine ornaments were popular for table decorations between the mid-18th to early 19th centuries. This ornament was likely made in Germany, and German manufacturers began to use bisque material to make realistic faces for dolls in the 1850s.The set of six bisque figurines is representative of popular table decorations during the 19th and early 20th centuries.Figurine; unglazed white porcelain ornament, hollow inside. It is carved to represent an angel with two children, a boy and a girl. The surface is decorated with tiny gold balls and the angel wears a gold tiara. There are remnants of gold, orange, green and brown paint. No 1914. "1914"flagstaff hill, flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, warrnambool, maritime museum, maritime village, great ocean road, shipwreck coast, bisque, china ornament, white china ornament, german, porcelain, unglazed porcelain, 19th century, 18th century, european ornament, pottery, unglazed pottery, domestic ornament, decoration, table decoration, figurine, angel figurine, germany, angel with children

Sharp transistor radio (2 band) manufactured in Japan with reverse painted plastic (ie painted on the inside of the plastic preventing wear or damage to the artwork). (Classic to Japanese radios of this vintage). Includes brown leather case and ear phones in separate container.2 BAND TRANSISTOR 8. Front: ON/OFF Band Numbers. VOL / 8 / SHARP Side switch: SW/BC Back: JAPAN radio, transistor, sharp

Cadre staff were regular soldiers posted to CMF Regiments for instructional purposes.Rare photo of the Cadre staff togetherBlack and White photograph of nine soldiers and one ' cut out ' being the 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Cadre staff. All are dressed in summer wear ' greens ', berets, belts, boots and gaiters. All are wearing medals or service ribbonsCadre staff: Front: WO11 Ford,, RSM Harris, WO1 Richards. Rear: Cpl. Plunkett, WO11 Woods, WO 11 Davis, WO11 Twomey, SGT Harmer, Cpl Johnson. "